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2001 FORD FOCUS
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- Registration LS51OBG
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2001
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1753cc
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- Expired 07 Jun 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 100,690 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- sill covers fit not allowing full in spection
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
27 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,759 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- various corrosion to the underside of the vehicle inc rear suspension brakes fuel pipes sub-frames floor exhaust etc
- slight play in n/s steering rack
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 96,758 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- various corrosion to the underside of the vehicle inc rear suspension brakes fuel pipes sub-frames floor exhaust etc
- slight play in n/s steering rack
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,526 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear subframe corroded
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush lower outer (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
28 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 89,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (4.1.D.1a)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 brackets broken (7.1.1)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear subframe corroded
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush lower outer (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
3 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,361 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
- x2 front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
- slight play in n/s/r lower link arm
- slight cut to n/s/f tyre
- rear sub-frame slightly corroded
- exhaust corroded
- rear exhaust hanger insecure
- nail in n/s/r tyre
3 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 82,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
- exhaust corroded
- nail in n/s/r tyre
- rear exhaust hanger insecure
- rear sub-frame slightly corroded
- slight cut to n/s/f tyre
- slight play in n/s/r lower link arm
- x2 front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
4 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,457 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2016 7 Jun 20264 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 76,457 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front to rear brake pipes getting corroded
6 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,527 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 71,527 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
4 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,543 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2014 7 Jun 20264 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 66,543 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
25 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,363 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2013 7 Jun 202623 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 62,354 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
1 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,042 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
1 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 60,042 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
8 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,406 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2011 7 Jun 202629 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,324 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2010 7 Jun 202629 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 53,324 MI
7 Jun 20266 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 48,007 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2009 7 Jun 20266 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 48,007 MI
7 Jun 202626 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,178 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2008 7 Jun 202623 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 36,544 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2007 7 Jun 202623 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 36,544 MI
7 Jun 202624 Oct 2005
Pass
Mileage: 31,810 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2006 7 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LS51OBG was registered on 2001-11-05
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